Where Miller Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Miller Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64657, 64463, 64438, 64402. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Miller Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Miller Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Miller Township runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Missouri 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Miller Township, and more people treating it
40.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 79.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Missouri figure falls outside Miller Township’s likely range; Miller Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64657, 64463, 64438, 64402, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Miller Township adults…
Miller Township runs above MO on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Miller Township is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Miller Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Miller Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Miller Township
No hospital or community health center in Miller Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Miller Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Miller Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Miller Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.7% of Miller Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Miller Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Township | C− | 40.6% | 13.7% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
| Jackson Township | C− | 40.4% | 13.3% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
| Benton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cooper Township | C− | 40.2% | 13.2% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
| Butler Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grant Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dallas Township | — | — | — | — | |
| McFall | — | — | — | — |
Benton Township, Butler Township, Grant Township, Dallas Township and McFall: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Miller Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Miller Township
Why doesn’t Miller Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Miller Township.
What hospital is closest to Miller Township?
Mosaic Medical Center Albany in Albany, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Miller Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Miller Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Missouri figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.